Taste of History

A TASTE OF HISTORY is a TV cooking series that explores America's culinary beginnings from the Birthplace of American Cuisine. This innovative series brings America's history to life and makes it vibrant as we step back in time and get to know the founders of our country through the food they ate and the recipes they prepared. Chef Walter Staib, an award-winning internationally known chef with over four decades of experience, is a master of open hearth cookery. He demonstrates a true mastery in the preparation of sophisticated 18th Century cuisine, sure to inspire home-cooks. A TASTE OF HISTORY is produced in significant historic locations; from Jefferson's Monticello to Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Town and even on the banks of the Delaware River at Washington's Crossing. In each episode Chef Staib explores the origin of featured recipes and ingredients to reveal historical context. We learn about Martha Washington's contributions at Valley Forge, the Washington's well-known slave-chef Hercules and visit Jefferson's Monticello to walk through his gardens and cook in his kitchen!

Sat, Mar 7	7:00 A.M.	Handmade: Crafts of the 18th Century NH Create (11.4) Chef Walter Staib explores the painstaking process of colonial craftsmanship.
Sat, Mar 14	7:00 A.M.	Rochambeau's Revolutionary Road NH Create (11.4) In 1781, General Rochambeau's French forces marched hundreds of miles with the Continental Army to help secure American independence.
Sat, Mar 21	7:00 A.M.	A Sentimental Journey Through Nicaragua NH Create (11.4) Joined by his son, Chef Walter Staib travels to his late-wife's homeland in this touching tribute.
Sat, Mar 28	7:00 A.M.	Best of Jamaica NH Create (11.4) The natural beauty and exotic spices of Jamaica cannot be captured in a single visit!
Sat, Apr 4	7:00 A.M.	Jam-Asian Fusion NH Create (11.4) The lasting influence of the Chinese in Jamaica is explored by Chef Walter Staib in the kitchen and on the street.
Sat, Apr 11	7:00 A.M.	Penn's Personal Brewery NH Create (11.4) William Penn's approach to ale making is brought to life at his home, Pennsbury Manor.